Test Automation Engineer

SLAS (Society for Laboratory Automation and Screening); Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 129,000 - 161,000; Full time

Job summary

Anduril Industries is seeking a Test Automation Engineer to design and deliver turnkey test systems for electronic products. You will lead end-of-line testing and collaborate with firmware, software, and hardware teams to optimize safety, reliability, and timing.

The role requires hands-on design, hardware/software integration, and a track record of delivering scalable test solutions for electronic components and systems, with an emphasis on data-driven validation and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• 5+ years hands-on experience designing functional test equipment.
• 2+ years in schematic capture and PCBA layout; Altium is a plus.
• Experience scripting to develop automation (Python, C/C++, MATLAB); LabVIEW a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-of-line test plan definition with firmware, software, and hardware teams.
• Determine test strategies for safety, reliability, risk, and schedule.
• Design and test PCBA and electrical system components with hands-on testing and rework.
• Analyze data and communicate results to design engineers to resolve issues.
• Design and implement next-gen test automation hardware for fast, repeatable testing.
• Oversee purchasing, build, integration and commissioning of functional testers.
• Develop test procedures from component to system level.
• Support board bring-up and bench validation.
• Provide feedback from test results to improve quality and coverage.

Skills

Test equipment design

Schematic capture

Automation scripting

DFT feedback

Cross-functional collaboration

Lab safety

Test data analysis

GitHub usage

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Altium Designer

LabVIEW

GitHub

Job description

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century’s most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. Anduril’s family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a realtime, 3D command and control center. As the world enters an era of strategic competition, Anduril is committed to bringing cutting-edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military in months, not years.

The Electrical Test Engineering team at Anduril develops test systems used to ensure the quality and reliability of our aerial and ground based systems. The team works on air vehicles such as Roadrunner, Ghost, Anvil and Fury and develop complex manufacturing test solutions to our internal manufacturing team or contract manufacturers. We work closely and cross-functionally with the rest of our Product Engineering groups that include Electrical, Mechanical and Firmware Engineering to solve and improve our manufacturing process, product quality and reliability.

We are looking to bring on a Test Automation Engineer to design and deliver test systems for Anduril’s electronic products. This person will work with the test of the organization to identify gaps in test coverage and own the design and delivery of the hardware and software test solution. A strong Test Design Engineer will need to have a proven track record of delivering turn key test solution for electronic components and systems and has a background in hardware, software, integration and sustainment.

What You’ll Do

• Lead End of Line test plan definition for new products and new features, in collaboration with firmware, software, and hardware design teams
• Determine test strategies that optimize product safety, product reliability, risk mitigation, FMEA coverage, and schedule
• Design and execution of PCBA and electrical system components with hands on testing and rework as necessary
• Data analysis and clear communication of results and collaboration with design engineers to resolve any product problems found via test
• Design and implement next generation test automation hardware systems to facilitate fast and repeatable testing of product
• Executing on purchasing, build, integration and final commissioning of functional testers
• Develop test procedures and test automation from component level to system level
• Support board bring-up and bench validation as needed
• Support Design Engineer with DFT, provide feedback from test results to improve quality and test coverage
• Support manufacturing test bring-up and yield
• Participate in design reviews

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent
• 5+ years of hands on electrical engineering experience designing functional test equipment
• 2+ years of experience in Schematic Capture and/or PCBA layout. Experience with Altium Designer is a plus
• Experience in scripting language to develop automation. C/C++/C#, Python, MATLAB. Experience in LabVIEW is a plus
• Experience with peripherals and developing test and validation strategies
• Experience with communication bus protocols: USB, I2C, I2S, CSI, Ethernet, SPI, PCIe, HDMI, CAN, serial comms, etc
• Collaborate with a cross-functional team to support product development from prototype to production
• Understanding of lab safety protocols when working in all types of lab environment
• Familiarity with measurement analysis techniques such as Gage RR and Process Capability Analysis
• Understanding both hardware and software integration and test process
• Experience with source code revision and control. Experience with GitHub is a plus
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Top Secret SCI security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and VISIO
• A detail-oriented individual who thrives in an environment that values effective team collaboration
• Understanding of Product Release Cycle from prototype to production and key deliverables of each phase
• Experience RF test equipment such as Vector Network Analyzers, Spectrum Analyzers, Signal Generators, and Power Meters
• Experience with testing RF components like power amplifiers, transmitters, receivers, and filters

US Salary Range$129,000—$161,000 USD

Benefits

The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full time offers; and are considered part of Anduril's total compensation package. Additionally, Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including:

At Anduril, we invest in our people. Our comprehensive, competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees) ensures you’re supported in health, recovery, and whatever comes next.

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